Fire and Emergency Service minister Sujit Bose says green corridors for fire engines may be in the pipeline

Court order a significant victory for rural workers and a strong reaffirmation of their right to work under MGNREGA, says agricultural workers union

The 63-year-old was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis, according to reports from a private hospital in Kolkata

BJP welcomes Calcutta High Courts interim stay on the notification of a new OBC list; Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says the revised list will benefit poor people, was prepared by OBC Commission

Citywide initiative highlights mental health and dignity of senior citizens, culminating in a conference on June 22

We can observe Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas every day, given the way the BJP is trying to change and undermine the Constitution, said Mamata Banerjee

Calcutta High Court said the Centre is empowered to impose special conditions, restrictions and regulations, which have not been imposed in other States of the country

On June 10, the West Bengal government tabled a new OBC list in the State Assembly with minor changes compared to the previous list. The Calcutta High Court in May 2024 had cancelled theOBC reservation awarded to 77 categories

20 engines rushed to the spot; blaze leaves behind massive trail of destruction

Sacked and untainted teachers have raised questions on why the application deadline for fresh recruitments is set before the Supreme Court can take a decision on the review petition.

The parents of the victim have on multiple occasions shared their dissatisfaction with CBI probe and said they are dragging their feet

The 29-year-old Wazahat Khanhas been booked under Bhartiya Nyay Sanghitas Sections 196(1)(a)/299/352/353(1)(c). He was absconding for the past 10 days.

Public health facilities in State are ready to help affected persons with any medical issues, she says

Families allege negligence amid muddy, dilapidated roads; political blame game intensifies over infrastructure woes

A Bomb Disposal Squad was rushed to the spot, which safely defused the bombs on the Damodar riverbed,

The agitators also claimed they are yet to receive the temporary monthly allowance previously announced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

The High Court, while granting interim bail to Ms. Panoli, said at this point there is no need of custodial interrogation

Amit Shah said the inauguration marks a significant milestone in the Centres long-standing efforts to build a secure, transparent and evidence-driven criminal justice system

Police stop protesters headed towards a rally planned to the State Secretariat

In the viral clip, the Birbhum strongman is allegedly heard threatening the officer-in-charge (IC) of a police station in Birbhum district over the phone.

Protests erupt in Sonarpur over poor road conditions as locals block road for hours demanding immediate action

The exhibition contains a showcase of different artworks by and of the acclaimed filmmaker along the walls of Bishop Lefroy Road, where he lived

The initiative started by citys heritage bookseller, aims to bridge gap for students needing industry experience under new education norms.

Delegation meets Education Department officials, seeks clarification on States review petition

The members of the Deserving Teachers' Rights Forum will meet the officials at Bikash Bhavan, the headquarters of the education department, in Salt Lake area, after the government decided to initiate talks with them.

This is one of the multiple ragging incidents that have come to light in one of Kolkatas most premium institutes

The Court also asked protestors to limit their attendance to 200 at a time, and shift their protest site from outside the State Education Department office.

The Chief Minister highlights housing and welfare initiatives, targets BJP over tea garden promises in North Bengal

Noting that the main attack occurred on the afternoon of April 11, the report by the three-member committee said Local police were completely inactive and absent

The court notes that the committee report points to vandalism and massacre as premeditated and an organised crime; the court added that the victims demand for a permanent camp of Central forces shall be considered

Kolkatas recent rooftop crackdown is a reminder of how terraces once cultivated imagination and community

Saha, known for his grassroots connect, was one of the early members of the Trinamool Congress and was considered close to party supremo Mamata Banerjee

Basu (1924-1988) was known for his novels, short stories, essays and travelogues

Delhi Court grants bail to 10 TMC leaders in protest case against Election Commission

At least nine locations in Ranchi, Jamshedpur and Kolkata are being raided

Police make third arrest in connection with deadly Kolkata Rituraj hotel fire that killed 14

Ms. Banerjee reached the MechuaFalpatti area of Burrabazarand said that special committees comprising police, administration and fire services department are being set up to identify establishments which are flouting fire safety norms

12 of the 14 bodies have been identified and post mortem has been performed. Post mortem of the bodies have revealed that deaths death were due to effects of Asphyxia due to inhalation of carbon soot and also thermal burn injuries.

A sombre atmosphere prevailed outside the hospital morgue, where the bodies of five victims were sent for post-mortem, amid heart-rending scenes of a mothers grief

Firefighters continued rescue operations overnight as the 10 engines rushed to the spot; one man died by jumping from the building to escape the fire, 13 others died of suffocation

Eminent educationist-writer Chinmoy Guha says that even books like Chokher Bali, Chhelebela, Char Adhyay, Jogajog are not to be found. These are all part of our heritage such beautifully printed books, he says. Sources say the space has been conceded to private publishers

Officials of SNTCSSC said that over the past few years, about 15 to 20 candidates have made it to the interviews of the Civil Services Examination and five to six candidates make it to the merit list.

The city of Calcutta, fully alive and mysterious, is the real star in this novel, while the ensemble cast fails to live up to expectations

CM Mamata Banerjee during a meeting with Imams and Muezzins urged Muslims not to fall into the trap of the Bharatiya Janata Party and indulge in violence on the streets; announces 10 lakh as compensation to victims of the violence

BJP leader Ravi Shankara Prasad assailed Mamata Banerjee, asking if her government has become completely insensitive to basic human values

Supreme Court petitions seek probe into West Bengal violence over Waqf Act, including SIT and judicial enquiry commission requests

Condemning the violence, West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose said he has directed the Government to take immediate bold action to curb the violence and submit a report

The accused was reportedly driving under the influence and has been sent to police custody till April 10

In an appeal to the Supreme Court, the Boards lawyer requested that either deserving candidates be allowed to attend their duties till the end of this academic year, or till a fresh recruitment process as directed by the court is completed, whichever is earlier.

The court also expressed concerns about how the Medinipur Police Station was functioning